Desert Birdwalk to Nursery Tank Pond.
Bring your binocs and come on out. No previous birding experience is required, only an interest in birds! We’ll look for winter sparrows, phainopeplas (often called ‘black cardinals’) and signs of our resident owls on this level, easy walk. Meet at the Nursery Tank Trailhead.

Date: 4/15/2012

Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AMDuration: 1 hour

Speaker: Ranger Amy

Registration Required: No

Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee

Contact: amyford@mail.maricopa.gov 480-471-0173x201

Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park

Address:16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Archery 101 - Cave Creek Regional Park

Cave Creek Regional Park

Interested in archery? Curious as to how it feels to shoot a compound or recurve bow? Sign up for this fun “Archery 101" program. Participants experience a fun and safe basic introduction to recreational and international-style target archery. Equipment is provided. This archery program is open to anyone ages 8 and older. Please bring water and wear closed-toe shoes. ******Advanced registration is required. Limited to 20 participants. Please contact Ranger Sarah at 623-465-0431x202 to register. Ranger will return call to confirm. ***** Meet at the Group Campground.

Date: 4/15/2012

Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMDuration: 2 hours

Registration Required: Yes

Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entry fee

Contact: Ranger Sarah sarahsteele@mail.maricopa.gov

Location: Meet at the Group Campground

Address:37019 N. Lava Lane85331

Find the Ranger - Wind Cave Trail - Usery Park

Usery Mountain Regional Park

This open-house style program features our ranger hiking along the Wind Cave Trail and stopping to talk to park visitors. Our ranger will show off his “Backpack of Knowledge” and be available to answer questions about the park, discuss park history, identify desert plants, or even explain which animals call Usery Park "home". Carry ample water.

There’s a Rattlesnake on my doorstep! Life in the Phoenix area means living with rattlesnakes. So, what DO you do if you find one in your yard? What should you do if you or someone you know is bitten? Find out the answers to these questions and more during this indoor Interpretive Program for all ages-- children through adults-- with Ranger Amy. Large groups, please rsvp. Program takes place in our Visitor Center.

Date: 4/15/2012

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMDuration: 1 hour

Speaker: Ranger Amy

Registration Required: No

Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee

Contact: amyford@mail.maricopa.gov 480-471-0173x201

Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park

Address:16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Sonoran Desert 101 - Usery Park

Usery Mountain Regional Park

Join us for this introduction to some of the fascinating plants and animals of our Sonoran Desert as we enjoy a scenic stroll along the quarter-mile Desert Hawk Trail. Please bring water. Location: Nature Center